
“ I am the custodian of this 800-year-old heritage. ”
“ I am the custodian of this 800-year-old heritage. ”
Cistercian Monks
Following a donation from the Lord of Tonnerre in 1212, the monks of Quincy Abbey identified Epineuil as an exceptionally suitable terroir for quality wine production.
They developed considerable activity around this beautiful vineyard, which soon gained recognition beyond our borders.
The vineyard thrived until it was destroyed by phylloxera at the end of the 19th century.
The winegrowers then replanted the best lands.


Rebirth
The devastating frosts of 1956 once again destroyed the vineyards.
This setback, combined with a generational shift, nearly led to its abandonment.
However, spurred by André Durand, former mayor of the village, a handful of winegrowers set about reviving the production in Epineuil in the late 1970s.
Rebirth
The devastating frosts of 1956 once again destroyed the vineyards.
This setback, combined with a generational shift, nearly led to its abandonment.
However, spurred by André Durand, former mayor of the village, a handful of winegrowers set about reviving the production in Epineuil in the late 1970s.

The Gruhier family
In 1989, my parents Jean Paul and Malou Gruhier had the opportunity to take over the Abbaye du Petit Quincy, also known as Château d’Epineuil. Passionate about heritage and open spaces, they embraced the challenge of restoring this beautiful yet dilapidated .
The abbey’s remarkable beauty and serenity, are characteristic of Cistercian sites.
In 1990, I took over 4.5 hectares of vines and joined my parents at Petit Quincy, where I began restoring the outbuildings to their original use as a cellars. The following year, my father expanded the estate by acquiring 16 hectares from retiring winegrower, and a new underground winemaking facility was built.
Restoring both the vineyard and the estate was a long challenging journey.
Yet over time, the monks’former home regained its splendor and its welcoming spirit, enabling us to receive our visitors in an idyllic setting.
Over the years, I have acquired additional parcels and planted vines in some exceptional terroirs.
Today, the Abbaye du Petit Quincy and Domaine Dominique Gruhier now cover more than 32 hectares of vines, producing 14 different cuvées, sold in France and 30 other countries, and offering a wide range of wine tourism activities.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our passion with you.
